Colorado · Rock climbing · Bayfield

Tradistan Tower

Tradistan Tower in Colorado has 6 traditional climbing routes across 5 grades.

6 routes
5.8 – 5.10+
Trad

Best time to visit Tradistan Tower

Best months: June–July and September. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

  1. Jan

    34° / -4°

    4 wet · 4 snow

  2. Feb

    37° / -2°

    4 wet · 4 snow

  3. Mar

    43° / 9°

    5 wet · 5 snow

  4. Apr

    50° / 20°

    6 wet · 5 snow

  5. May

    60° / 29°

    5 wet · 2 snow

  6. Jun

    71° / 36°

    5 wet

  7. Jul

    76° / 42°

    11 wet

  8. Aug

    73° / 41°

    13 wet

  9. Sep

    68° / 35°

    9 wet

  10. Oct

    58° / 25°

    6 wet · 2 snow

  11. Nov

    44° / 12°

    4 wet · 3 snow

  12. Dec

    34° / -3°

    4 wet · 3 snow

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Rio Grande Rsvr, CO, 21.7 mi away at 9,492 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Tradistan Tower is a climbing area in the Columbine Ranger District of the San Juan National Forest in Colorado, managed by the Forest Service. It sits among a cluster of climbing and camping spots in the Pine River area, with Pine River Trad just 0.3 miles away. Summer is the most comfortable time to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show July highs around 76°F with lows near 42°F, while winter brings highs in the mid-30s and regular snow days from December through March. Pine River Campground is about 1.3 miles away, and Runlett Park Trail and Bear Creek Loop Trail are both within about 2 miles. Vallecito Campground lies roughly 3 miles off.

Routes (6)